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ERIC Number: EJ086613
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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Information Search by Preschool Children Induced Use of Categories and Category Hierarchies
Nelson, Keith E.; Earl, Nancy
Child Development, 44, 3, 682-685, Sep 73
This study examined a category-induction'' manipulation which focused the attention of 40 preschoolers on categories through discussion and through spatial arrangement of items. This manipulation induced children's use of category questions. (ST)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Information Processing, Interviews, Preschool Children, Spatial Relationship, Task Performance
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